Scope for A3 Detachable Carry Handle

[Axobreil]

Hey all,

I just picked up a Colt M4 LE6920, it comes with the A3 detachable carry handle, and I really like how the handle looks on the rifle, except aiming down the iron sights really does suck for me. So, rather than remove the A3 handle, I really want to find a good scope that mounts directly on the handle, I like the looks of this combo as well.

I wanna get some feedback with any scopes anyone has on the carrying handle. Accuracy, Price, etc. Thanks!

[El Cid]

Hey all,

I just picked up a Colt M4 LE6920, it comes with the A3 detachable carry handle, and I really like how the handle looks on the rifle, except aiming down the iron sights really does suck for me. So, rather than remove the A3 handle, I really want to find a good scope that mounts directly on the handle, I like the looks of this combo as well.

I wanna get some feedback with any scopes anyone has on the carrying handle. Accuracy, Price, etc. Thanks!

The offset over the bore is going to be extreme with a setup like that. There's a reason nobody runs an AR like that anymore.

[copenhagen2001]

The offset over the bore is going to be extreme with a setup like that. There's a reason nobody runs an AR like that anymore.

I agree.

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[kmrtnsn]

It is not about looks, it is about functionality. There is a reason you do not see carry handle mounted optics anymore, there are just better more user friendly ways to mount an optic these days. Your rifle has a picatinny rail, scope rings for picatinny rails are a dime a dozen. Your priorities should be cheek weld and eye relief, and not aesthetics.

https://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com/pknwg.xycut/v/vspfiles/photos/PAC3X-4T.jpg?1333119794

If you look at this pic I borrowed from Primary Arms, you can see how horrible the height over bore is with this set up. There is no way a shooter can establish a cheek weld in order to obtain and maintain a proper and consistent eye relief from the optic. It may look cool as hell to some but it is just not practical.

[polymorpheous]

How many threads are you going to start before you use the search function?

[Axobreil]

Is there a problem with starting threads? I thought this was the reason for forums... I just saw someone start a new thread yesterday about the difference between a .223 vs 5.56... I'm just gonna cancel my subscription here, just a bunch of idiots complaining and whining... oohhh if you search theres a similar thead... ohhhh the information you are talking about is outdated.... ohhhh you're wrong.... ohhhh kiss my rear

[polymorpheous]

Is there a problem with starting threads? I thought this was the reason for forums... I just saw someone start a new thread yesterday about the difference between a .223 vs 5.56... I'm just gonna cancel my subscription here, just a bunch of idiots complaining and whining... oohhh if you search theres a similar thead... ohhhh the information you are talking about is outdated.... ohhhh you're wrong.... ohhhh kiss my rear

What are you?
12 years old?

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